What happens to your pet when you pass away
Our pets are more than just cats and dogs; they’re closer to family members, and their wellbeing is naturally going to be a priority for…
2020 has been difficult but your tax return doesn’t need to be
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) recognises that the community has experienced significant challenges this year. The ATO’s support and guidance should make tax time easier,…
Snakes make friends as reptile pet humanization grows
Historically, anthropocentric biases stymied scientists’ ability to study the phenomenon of friendship among animals. My childhood pet garter snake, ZigZag or Ziggy for short, seemed…
Last supper: Fish use sharp barbs and spines to fight off hungry seals
What price are you willing to pay for food? As humans, we face this challenge each time we shop, but for some seals and dolphins…
COVID-19 respite: Yoga with cats is more relaxing than you’d think
Whether you’ve done yoga for years, or recently started the practice, you’ll have to find new ways to salute the sun or settle into a…
Honeyeaters send lightning-fast warning signals
New Holland honeyeaters are experts at sounding the alarm when there’s danger, according to new research from biologists at The Australian National University (ANU) and the University of Cambridge. Study authors, Dr Jessica McLachlan and Professor…